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Zelensky hails 'new ideas' on peace after talks with US envoys - BBC

Ukraine's leader gives an upbeat assessment after discussing the plan with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Jordyn Woods Engaged to NBA Star Karl Towns!!! - TMZ

Jordyn Woods got one lucky thing for Christmas this year ... a ring -- 'cause she is now engaged to NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns!!!

Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming" - Axios

Kimmel declared victory after his show was briefly canceled.

After 20 years of Florida's gift ban, some would like to make a return - Politico

In the years since its passage, the law has either been ignored or sidestepped in various ways, while making it awkward for a legislator to accept token items such as a bottle of water.

Vikings vs. Lions Inactives for Week 17 of 2025 - Vikings.com

Coast Guard Tracks Down a Runaway Oil Tanker Linked to Iran and Venezuela - The Wall Street Journal

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering - AP News

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering. The first U.S. pontiff highlighted the suffering in Gaza, Yemen, and that of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea and the Amer…

Trump rings in Christmas Day with a flurry of posts denouncing perceived foes and casting doubt on the 2020 election - NBC News

Christmas Eve found President Donald Trump in good humor, sitting in his Mar-a-Lago home and chatting with children on the phone about Santa Claus’ whereabouts as NORAD tracked his sleigh.“Nice, right?” he told reporters after taking a call.

Last of its kind dodo relative spotted in a remote Samoan rainforest - Live Science

The manumea, a critically endangered ground pigeon and one of the closest living dodo relatives, has been spotted multiple times in a remote Samoan rainforest.

Google Now Allows Users to Change Their @gmail.com Email Address - CybersecurityNews

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the inability to alter their primary email address without creating an entirely new account. Whether you are stuck with an unprofessional handle created in high school or simply want…

Box Office: Christmas Eve Led by 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'; Marty Supreme & 'Anaconda' Previews - Deadline

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' led Christmas Eve box office with $10.7M while 'Marty Supreme' and 'Anaconda' did $2M a piece in previews.

Marty Supreme Cast Guide: All the Cameos and Supporting Players Joining Timothée Chalamet - Variety

Here's a guide to the colorful characters of "Marty Supreme," from Timothee Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow to Kevin O'Leary, Fran Drescher and more.

Australian prime minister announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi antisemitic attack - Politico

“This Christmas is a different one because of the anti-terror and the terrorist attack motivated by ISIS and antisemitism,” Anthony Albanese said.

Live updates: Mountain mudslide damage extensive, SoCal storm still a threat - KTLA

A relentless atmospheric river storm continued to drench Southern California on Christmas Day, unleashing heavy downpours that have already dumped more than half a foot of rain in some areas and triggered widespread flooding. Mandatory evacuation orders remai…

RFK Jr. says the U.S. should look to Europe on vaccines. That could mean Americans get fewer. - Politico

In some cases, Europe has better contained disease, in others it’s let them spread to keep costs down.

Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch, listen and live stream 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 17 - Denver Broncos

The Broncos will visit the Kansas City Chiefs for a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday, Dec. 25 at 6:15 p.m. MT.

King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas as king's speech highlights unity and diversity - CBS News

King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.

Pope Leo decries 'distorted econmoy' in first Christmas Mass - DW

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff, as Christians flocked to Bethlehem after "two years of darkness" during the war in Gaza. Follow for the latest Christmas news.

What we know (and what we don’t) about the Epstein files’ release - The Washington Post

The tranche revealed wide-ranging references to President Donald Trump and detailed efforts to interview Prince Andrew in two investigations.

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election - BBC

It is not clear if Asfura's opponents will accept the result after saying the vote count was manipulated.